Elisabeth Solheim1, Hilde Syvertsen Plathe2, Hilde Eide3. 1. Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University College of Southeast Norway, PoBox 7053, N-3007 Drammen, Norway. Electronic address: Elisabeth.solheim@usn.no. 2. Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University College of Southeast Norway, PoBox 7053, N-3007 Drammen, Norway. Electronic address: Hilde.plathe@usn.no. 3. Science Centre Health and Technology, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University College of Southeast Norway, PoBox 7053, N-3007 Drammen, Norway. Electronic address: Hilde.eide@usn.no.
Abstract
Clinical skills training is an important part of nurses' education programmes. Clinical skills are complex. A common understanding of what characterizes clinical skills and learning outcomes needs to be established. The aim of the study was to develop and evaluate a new reflection and feedback tool for formative assessment. The study has a descriptive quantitative design. 129 students participated who were at the end of the first year of a Bachelor degree in nursing. After highfidelity simulation, data were collected using a questionnaire with 19 closed-ended and 2 open-ended questions. The tool stimulated peer assessment, and enabled students to be more thorough in what to assess as an observer in clinical skills. The tool provided a structure for selfassessment and made visible items that are important to be aware of in clinical skills. CONCLUSIONS: This article adds to simulation literature and provides a tool that is useful in enhancing peer learning, which is essential for nurses in practice. The tool has potential for enabling students to learn about reflection and developing skills for guiding others in practice after they have graduated.
Clinical skills training is an important part of nurses' education programmes. Clinical skills are complex. A common understanding of what characterizes clinical skills and learning outcomes needs to be established. The aim of the study was to develop and evaluate a new reflection and feedback tool for formative assessment. The study has a descriptive quantitative design. 129 students participated who were at the end of the first year of a Bachelor degree in nursing. After highfidelity simulation, data were collected using a questionnaire with 19 closed-ended and 2 open-ended questions. The tool stimulated peer assessment, and enabled students to be more thorough in what to assess as an observer in clinical skills. The tool provided a structure for selfassessment and made visible items that are important to be aware of in clinical skills. CONCLUSIONS: This article adds to simulation literature and provides a tool that is useful in enhancing peer learning, which is essential for nurses in practice. The tool has potential for enabling students to learn about reflection and developing skills for guiding others in practice after they have graduated.